Thermostatic valves - traditional tap style

[Possom]

Would anyone happen to know any sellers of traditional tap style thermostatic radiator valves at under £18/pair?

This type of thing, but thermostatic:
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTM0M1gxNjAw/z/M3AAAOSw9N1V2ujq/$_57.JPG

They're for a 1930s house so I'm looking for a traditional style rather than a modernist style or plastic finish.

 

[45yearsagasman]

Not exactly like those, but have you tried googling it yourself? Plenty of images of trad style valves.

 

[ianmcd]

There are a few valves around that look like those but doubt very much if you will find a thermostatic one that looks like that, but every day is a school day so someone might know

 

[muggles]

Thermostatic valves in that style tend to be the preserve of high-end installations and retail at around £60-£100 each. Under £18/pair is fantasy, I'm afraid

 

[dilalio]

Look old and last 5 minutes is what you'll get if you buy cheap!
Buy cheap = buy twice!

 

[Possom]

I'm just somewhat perplexed as to why thermostatic valves can be relatively cheap - here's one for £2.86:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Water-Heater-Straight-Thermostatic-Radiator-Valve-1-2-bsp-15mm-Outlet-UK-ART/291675464077?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=20140122125356&meid=db63bc84618a4b0ba5df6081be900e2b&pid=100005&rk=3&rkt=6&sd=191641824169

However, if looking for a thermostatic valve that doesn't have a plastic finish, and would look fitting in a 1930s house, they're so much more expensive £50+.

 

[dilalio]

It's not all about how they look!